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⇒ Student & Scholar Advising ⇒ Faculty, Staff, & Visitors ⇒ J-1 Scholars ⇒ Scholar Newsletter: May 2008

Scholar Newsletter: May 2008

What’s New?

Wireless Technology:

Indiana University students, faculty and staff will find greater coverage and ease of use for wireless devices (such as laptop computers) once IU’s new wireless hardware is installed.  University Information Technology Services (UITS) will replace current wireless hardware—some of which is now more than six years old—with a modern system that is much more capable of meeting the university’s needs now and in the future.  The broader IU community, as well as IU affiliates and guests, will find it easier to connect securely to the IU network and the Internet.  UITS staff will begin installing the new hardware in May, with plans to have most new access points installed at IU Bloomington and IUPUI early in the fall semester.

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Scholar Profile

Each month, the OIS Scholar Newsletter will include the Scholar Profile to introduce and recognize the activities of a J1 Scholar at IU.  We hope this information will be interesting to other scholars, and help you get to know others on campus.  This month, our featured scholar is Daniela Candillari.

Dr. Candillari comes from Maribor, Slovenia to the IU Jacobs School of Music Opera Department.  Her formal education in music began at Musikuniversitaet in Graz, Austria, where she obtained her Bachelors and Masters in Piano (1998 and 2002, respectively).  In 2003, she earned the Scholarship for Excellence and Development in Maribor, Slovenia.  In 2004 she earned a Fulbright award and came to the IU School of Music as a visiting student.  She completed a Masters in Jazz Studies at IU in 2006.  She then returned to Austria, where she completed a Ph.D. in Musicology at the Musikuniversitaet in Vienna (2007).

Dr. Candillari has been working as a Visiting Lecturer and Opera Coach at the IU Jacobs School of Music since August 2007.  This past year she prepared three of the six operas that were produced by the IU Opera Theater, Susannah by C. Floyd, A Wedding by W. Bolcom, and Les contes d’Hoffmann by J. Offenbach.  She works with singers on their individual roles, which includes language instruction, dramatic intent, and stylistic traditions of opera.  She worked on French diction in the Les contes d’Hoffmann opera, and will work with singers on German diction for Merry Wives of Windsor this coming fall.  Other preparations for the operas include working with conductors and state directors during the rehearsal process.  Dr. Candillari also prepares singers for the Opera Workshop, a class taught by Carol Vaness.  In the workshop, 15 scenes from various operas are staged and performed at the end of the semester, and Dr. Candillari serves as conductor for this performance.

We asked Dr. Candillari to share some additional information about her experience at IU:

Q: Why did you choose to come to IU?

A: I think that IU School of Music is artistically one of the most inspiring environments.  During my studies at IU, I was very fortunate to study with some of the world’s best musicians and participate in numerous Master classes, while at the same time being able to have the freedom to choose my own career path.

Q: What is one of the things you enjoy about IU?

A: The involvement of the community, which is very supportive for the arts, is wonderful, as well as the international exchange.

Q: Are you involved in any activities or events?

A: I have organized recitals this past year.  The first recital I did was titled “Northern Lights” and it was a collaboration with a colleague of mine from London.  We did an entire program of songs for voice and piano that featured Norwegian composers and those inspired by Scandinavian culture.  We performed the same program in New York City.  Also, I lead “Opera Insights,” informational sessions taking place one hour prior to the performance of the opera.

Q: What are your plans for the coming year?

A: Over the summer I will be working as an Opera Coach in Europe for two festivals, one being in France and the other one in Italy.  I will also be doing a program in Oslo, Norway; a very selective program for young singers and I was very fortunate to be one of only two pianists they have invited to work there.  At the same time I am working on a book about the Opera House in Maribor, Slovenia and also organizing further recitals featuring music of the American and Slovenian composers.  In the fall I will be back at IU, preparing (three more operas), La Traviata, The Love of Three Oranges, and Giulio Cesare.

Q: What advice do you have for other scholars?

A: Enjoy as much as you can the diversity that the University offers as well as wonderful collaborations between the departments.

For more information about the IU Opera Department and performances, visit the Jacobs School of Music website.

Important Dates

May 3:

Commencement (graduation) ceremonies for IU Bloomington.  The ceremonies bring many families and visitors to campus, so expect an increase in traffic and crowds at restaurants.

May 6:

First Summer Session classes begin.

May 26:

Memorial Day holiday.  No classes.  University offices are closed.  Many businesses are closed or will have special sales.  Enjoy the long weekend!

Upcoming Events

Most events at the International Center have ended for the academic year.  However, English Conversation Club will continue to meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays throughout the summer.  Everyone is welcome from 1–3pm at the International Center (111 S. Jordan Avenue).  The IC will hold some activities during the summer, such as a trip to Southern Indiana, summer concerts, belly dancing classes, and movie/pizza nights.  More information will be emailed to students and scholars during the summer as details become available.

Something to Do

Now that spring is here, there are so many things to do in Bloomington!

IU RecSports

offers sports and fitness activities at two facilities—the HPER (Health, Physical Education & Recreation) building on 7th Street, and the SRSC (Student Recreational Sports Center) on Law Lane.  The SRSC will host a Family Night from 7–9pm on Friday, May 9th.  For information about membership or programs, email recsport@indiana.edu or visit their website.

Bloomington Parks

The City of Bloomington Parks & Recreation Department offers a wide variety of facilities and programs, and many of them are free!  Get out and enjoy a sunny day on the walking and biking trails, attend an outdoor concert at a local park, or take your children to one of their family-friendly activities.  The city’s outdoor Farmer’s Market is also now open on Saturdays from 8am–1pm at the Showers Common Plaza, 401 N. Morton Street.  For more information, on any of these programs or services, visit the Bloomington Parks & Recreation Department’s website.

IU Art Museum

The IU Art Museum will host several special events this month.  On Saturday, May 10, there will be a special concert, An Evening of Japanese Art and Music, from 5–7pm at the museum’s second floor atrium.  The museum will also host the Jordan River Fest on Sunday, May 18, which will include local art, literature, music, and food, all for FREE!  For more information, visit the museum’s website.

Did You Know?

Indiana Murals

Indiana University is celebrating the 75th anniversary of Thomas Hart Benton’s Indiana Murals.  Benton (1889–1975) was a Missouri native who studied art in Paris and New York.  When Indiana officials commissioned him to produce the murals, he threw himself into the project, studying history and traveling across the state to get a sense of Indiana’s people and geography.  Benton produced 22 large panels covering themes in Indiana history, and the entire mural stretched for 250 feet.  Herman B. Wells, early in his tenure as IU president, arranged for the state to give the murals to Indiana University.  Sixteen of the panels are in the lobby of the IU Auditorium, two are in Woodburn Hall and four are in the old University Theatre.  Benton’s murals focused on everyday life, and he insisted on presenting the bad with the good in Hoosier history.  The murals have been a source of controversy and a topic of campus discussions for years.  Shallow Creek: Thomas Hart Benton and American Waterways will be featured in the Special Exhibitions Gallery at the IU Art Museum until May 18, 2008.  For more information, visit the musuem’s website.  To see more of Thomas Hart Benton’s Indiana Murals, click here.

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Indiana Primary Elections

The Indiana primary elections will take place on May 6.  Each state in the US holds primary elections or caucuses to select candidates for the general election, which will be held in November.  Though much news and attention has been directed at the US Presidential race, Indiana residents will also be casting votes for the US House of Representatives and US Senate, as well as state offices including Governor, Indiana House of Representatives, Indiana Senate, and judges.  Only US citizens aged 18 or older are eligible to register to vote.

J Regulation Reminder

Travel:

If you wish to travel outside the US during your J program, you should:

1. Make sure that your passport is valid at least 6 months into the future.  In most cases you will also need a valid J-1 visa stamp in your passport before returning to the US.
2. If you are traveling to a country other than your home country, consult with the appropriate embassy/consulate to determine what documents are required for entry.
3. If your DS-2019 has not been signed for travel authorization within the past 12 months, submit a travel signature request via iStart at least two weeks prior to travel.  You will be contacted when the request is approved, with instructions to have your DS-2019 signed for travel.

Remember, travel outside the US includes your home country, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and includes any form of transportation (land, air, sea).  Also, J-2 dependent status is tied to your J-1 status, so consult with OIS if you will be traveling without your dependent spouse and/or children.  If your DS-2019 is issued by an organization other than IU (such as Fulbright), please consult with them regarding your travel.

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